US Debt Likely to Further Hinder Social Security, per the Conference Board
The report presented economic scenarios that could strain Social Security and raise borrowing costs with...
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Retirement Plan Adoption Rises Among Small Businesses
A Gusto report finds retirement benefits are becoming more common, particularly in states with automatic...
Survey Findings
44.1% of responding recordkeepers said they do not support recordkeeping for any in-plan retirement income products.
Source: 2026 Recordkeeping Survey
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How the New Wave of DB Can Provide Retirement Income
Cash balance plans grew by 1,025% over two decades, according to an Ascensus report.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Jackson Lewis names new employee benefits principal; State Street appoints Pete Dorsey as chief risk officer; and Prosperity taps Jeff...
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Washington Saves Issues RFP for Program Administrator, RFI for Multi-State Partnerships
Washington’s state-facilitated retirement savings program is scheduled to open in July 2027.
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Seeking Financial Advice Is Less Common for Public Sector Workers
A MissionSquare study found public sector employees are less likely to work with financial professionals and more likely to rely...
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Product & Service Launches
Alight brings Spring Health into partner network, and TMX Group completes acquisition of RAFI Indices.
GAO Urges DOL to Clarify Acceptable Uses of Participant Data
The Government Accountability Office found that most of the 31 service providers it reviewed did not did follow ‘leading privacy...
Morningstar: Managed Accounts Associated With Larger Contributions
Research found managed-account users contribute 1.2 to 2.3 percentage points more than non-users across age groups.
Rival Companies LLC Acquires Smart USA in Management Buyout
Smart USA CEO Duane Bernt will continue to lead Smart’s U.S. entities, including primary operating company Stadion Money Management.
Vanguard Acquires Altruist
Under the agreement, Altruist will continue to operate as a standalone business.
ERIC Backs Progressive in Appeal Over Tobacco, Vaccine Surcharges
The employer advocacy group warned that litigation challenging wellness program incentives could discourage employers from offering health-related premium discounts.
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PLANSPONSOR Roadmap 2026 Livestream Series: Plan Investments
Every defined contribution retirement plan sponsor faces a growing list of consequential investment decisions. Knowing what choices to consider, which questions truly matter and when action is warranted is more challenging than ever. Join PLANSPONSOR for discussions and resources from industry experts and plan sponsor peers that cut through the noise.
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A panel of experts discuss trends in the defined benefit plan sector. Speakers will also talk about ongoing management of DB plans—whether closed, frozen or active—and benchmarking DB plan providers. With many corporate...
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The PLANSPONSOR Participant Survey examines the attitudes and behaviors of American workers participating—or not—in an employer-sponsored retirement plan. We’ll explore findings about respondents’ participation and saving decisions, retirement expectations and most-valued benefits. Speakers...
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Did You Know You May Be A Fiduciary?
If you sponsor a qualified retirement plan, you take on that weighty...
2026 Plan Sponsor of the Year
The Plan Sponsor of the Year finalists will be recognized—and the winners...
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Inside the DOL’s ‘Alts’ Rule
When Daniel Aronowitz, assistant secretary of Labor and head of the Employee...
2026 Service Stars
The PLANSPONSOR Service Stars program recognizes recordkeeping staff who provide exemplary service...
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Breakdown of the Workforce
Who is working and how sponsors can use benefits to help fill...
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